calendar year

noun

1

: a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year

2

: a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use

Examples of calendar year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During a lockout or work stoppage, existing player contracts are generally frozen or burn through the calendar year rather than be nullified. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

The ranking is the result of an elaborate process which, due to the interval of data-collection and analysis, is a reflection of the last three calendar years. — Time Staff, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

Business Platinum cardholders can get up to $500 in statement credits per eligible card account each calendar year toward event space bookings at ZO or Studio locations. — Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

When next year’s report comes out, Epic will have a full calendar year of attendance for year-over-year comparison. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for calendar year

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir